War in Ukraine
Russia Violates Holiday Ceasefire With Deadly Drone Strikes Across Ukraine
Russian forces launched a series of drone attacks on Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovsk, killing a woman and injuring multiple civilians, including children, during a fragile three-day ceasefire.
May 10, 2026
War in Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 9, 2026
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on May 9, 2026
May 10, 2026
Ukraine
OPINION: Why Canada and Ukraine Must Team Up on Defense Innovation
Why and how Ukraine and Canada should join forces and collaborate on defense innovation – and why now is the time to do so.
May 9, 2026
Ukraine
Polish-Ukrainian Historical Congress Concludes as ‘Largest Gathering’ of Researchers
A major historical congress between Poland and Ukraine has concluded, marking a historic step in academic dialogue and mutual respect between the two nations.
May 9, 2026
Europe
Anti-War Protests Met Moscow’s Victory Day Celebrations
Activists in Estonia and Poland staged protests on May 9, using the Narva Castle walls and the Russian embassy in Warsaw to highlight Russia’s ongoing war crimes in Ukraine.
May 9, 2026
Ukraine
Trump Prepared to Send Envoys to Moscow to End ‘Madness’ of Ukraine War
President Donald Trump said he is open to sending a US delegation to Moscow, citing staggering casualty rates as he pushes for a permanent end to the war in Ukraine.
May 9, 2026
War in Ukraine
Moscow Expands ‘Iron Ring’ of Air Defenses as Putin’s Residence Vanished From Maps
Satellite imagery reveals Russia has installed more than 100 air defense units around Moscow, while Yandex Maps has blurred Putin’s Valdai residence ahead of Victory Day.
May 9, 2026
Europe
EU Flag Returns to Budapest as Péter Magyar’s Government Takes Office
Hungary’s new government led by Péter Magyar officially began its work on May 9, promising a “more humane era” for the country.
May 9, 2026
Ukraine
OPINION: Back to the Future
We Ukrainians may win the war, but lose the peace if we select unworthy leaders. Now we have a second chance to rebuild our country on solid ground and not on slogans.
May 9, 2026
US
US Military Conducts Lethal Strike on Suspected Drug Smuggling Vessel in Pacific
US Southern Command conducted a lethal strike against a vessel in the Eastern Pacific, killing two suspects in an operation Washington describes as targeting “narco-terrorist” groups.
May 9, 2026
NATO
Putin Says Army Fighting ‘Aggressive’ NATO-backed Force in Victory Parade Address
Russian President Vladimir Putin used the annual Victory Day parade to frame the invasion of Ukraine as a “just” struggle against NATO.
May 9, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Deploys AI-Powered Turrets to Counter Fiber-Optic Drones
Ukraine has successfully deployed an autonomous AI-driven turret capable of intercepting Russian drones that are immune to traditional electronic warfare.
May 9, 2026
Ukraine
Lithuania Hands Protest Note to Moscow Over Threats Against Embassies in Kyiv
Lithuania has issued a formal protest to Moscow, labeling Russian warnings to evacuate staff from Kyiv as a direct threat of force and a violation of international law.
May 9, 2026
War in Ukraine
ANALYSIS: Why Russia Violated Every Ceasefire for 12 Years, Even Those They Proposed
Kyiv Post scrutinizes 17 ceasefires with Russia while examining the history from 2014. All, including the current one, ended in nothing. Russia even proposed some, but has violated all.
May 9, 2026
Europe
Poland ‘Setting Direction for Europe’ With Historic €43.7 Billion EU Defense Loan
Prime Minister Donald Tusk declared Poland the leader of Europe’s security shift after signing a historic €43.7 billion EU loan to modernize its military.
May 9, 2026
Europe
Ukraine Celebrates Europe Day as ‘Inseparable Part’ of European Family
President Volodymyr Zelensky and the head of Ukraine’s Presidential Office Kyrylo Budanov marked Europe Day, emphasizing Ukraine’s role in protecting the continent’s security and democratic identity.
May 9, 2026
US
US and Iran May Resume Peace Talks in Islamabad Next Week
Washington and Tehran are reportedly drafting a one-page memorandum to initiate a month-long negotiation period aimed at ending the war and addressing nuclear concerns.
May 9, 2026
War in Ukraine
Putin Claims ‘Victory’ at Diminished Red Square Parade Featuring North Korean Troops
Russian leader Vladimir Putin repeated propaganda claims during a 45-minute Victory Day parade in Moscow that was notably held without military hardware for the first time since 2007.
May 9, 2026
Germany
OPINION: Russia’s Nazi Past: the Collaboration Putin Doesn’t Mention
What Russia conveniently chooses to forget on its Victory Day is the fact that Russia was allied with the Third Reich and more Russians collaborated with the Nazis than any other nationality.
May 9, 2026
Europe
EU Pushes for Swift Moldova Accession Talks, Transnistria ‘Not an Obstacle’
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas said the bloc must act fast on Moldova’s membership to utilize a current “window of opportunity” before potential political shifts.
May 9, 2026